David Bradbury
Labor isn’t just afraid of losing valuable political real estate in western Sydney. It also fears the loss of a generation of its best talent.
The casualty list of a Labor wipe-out in Sydney’s west would include the names of some MPs credited with the potential to become Prime Minister.
They include Environment Minister Tony Burke (Watson), Tertiary Education Minister Chris Bowen (McMahon), Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare (Blaxland) and Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury (Lindsay).
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It’s not entirely clear when the political momentum to consider allowing gay marriage in Australia suddenly became so noticeable. The Greens certainly helped pushed it along in Canberra with its Bill to compel MPs to consult their constituents on the topic over the summer break.
But for an issue that really doesn’t have the slightest impact on the vast majority of the population, the tide does seem to be heading in a direction that could leave the two major political parties stuck on a sandbar somewhere wondering how to get off. Maybe its a sign things are travelling better than we thought, what with everyone having time to think about a social issue beyond their hip pockets.
According to a huge poll reported on News.com.au this morning, two thirds of Australians have no problem with gay marriage. Of the 150,000 people who took part nationally, 46 per cent were in favour, 35 per cent were opposed and 19 per cent couldn’t care either way. This is good news for the gay marriage lobby, but there’s a big catch.
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Andrew of Mornington says:
What a load of absolute bullsh*t! So we overturn our society, our ageless traditions, our morals and endanger future generations, just to appease the tiny number of mincers who are throwing a screaming hissy fit, just because they’ve chosen their lifestyle and have to endure the consequence of not getting… Read more »
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Andrew of Mornington says:
What a load of absolute bullsh*t! So we overturn our society, our ageless traditions, our morals and endanger future generations, just to appease the tiny number of mincers who are throwing a screaming hissy fit, just because they’ve chosen their lifestyle and have to endure the consequence of not getting… Read more »
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